- Game: Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
- Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Chargers (+2)
- Total/Over-Under: 51
The Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) are welcoming the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) at SoFi Stadium on Monday. Dallas opens this contest as 2-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 51.
Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Chargers Odds
Moneyline
Dallas Cowboys -135
Los Angeles Chargers +115
Point Spread
Dallas Cowboys -2.0 (-115)
Los Angeles Chargers 2.0 (-105)
Total
Over 51.0 (-110)
Under 51.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Dallas Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 this year. In their last contest, the Cowboys took the field against the 49ers and went home with a loss by a final score of 42-10. Tony Pollard was the best rusher for the Cowboys with 8 totes for 29 yards (3.6 yards per attempt). CeeDee Lamb held an average of 12.3 yards per reception by accumulating 49 yds on 4 catches. Dak Prescott connected on 14/24 with 153 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a QB rate of 51.6 and finished the contest with 3 interceptions. On the ground, the Cowboys conceded 170 yds on 41 tries, which is 4.1 yds per run allowed. Dallas relinquished 18 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 251 yards, and a completion rate of 72.0%. In all, they had 49 plays which totaled 197 yds. The Dallas Cowboys ended up running the ball 19 times and accumulated 57 yds, which earned them an average of 3.0 yards per carry.
Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Dallas Cowboys have an average of 26.8 PPG. Offensively they are averaging 124.4 yards rushing which is 10th in the league. The Cowboys have earned 1,637 yards in total this season. Dallas has accounted for 55 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 35 infractions for 272 yds. They have surrendered the ball 5 different times (4 interceptions and 1 fumble lost). When it comes to getting in the endzone, Dallas has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns on the ground.
Concerning yards through the air, the Cowboys have surrendered 843 yards which has them ranked 2nd in football. They have conceded 168.6 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 60.2%. Overall, they are conceding 292.0 yards per outing which puts them 5th in football. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per tote and 123.4 yards on the ground per contest for the season. During the season, they have allowed 617 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Cowboys are sitting in 7th in the league in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 16.6 points per game.
The Chargers come into this game with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Chargers went home victorious with a score of 24-17 against the Raiders. Joshua Kelley ran the football 17 times for 65 yards, ending the contest with 3.8 yards per carry for Los Angeles. Josh Palmer was the top contributor in the passing game for the Chargers, hauling in 3 footballs for 77 yds (25.7 yds per reception). Justin Herbert (1 TD) finished the game with 167 yds on 13/24 passing while his quarterback rating was 72.7. He tossed 1 interception and his average yds per pass attempt was 7.0 yards. Los Angeles allowed 23 running attempts for 76 yards (3.3 yards per carry). The Chargers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 61.5%, surrendering 188 yds on 24 for 39 through the air. The Chargers finished the contest with a total of 305 yds while running 63 plays (4.8 yds per play). Los Angeles rushed for 4.2 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 155 yds on 37 attempts.
When looking at their scoring prowess, the Chargers are sitting 7th in the NFL holding an average of 27.5 points per game. During the season thus far, the Chargers currently have a total of 1,076 passing yards as well as holding an average of 269.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 6th in the league. They maintain an average of 119.8 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 479 yards overall. The Los Angeles Chargers average 388.8 yards/game which has them sitting 5th in the league. The Los Angeles offense has compiled 241 yds of penalties on 26 violations, which ranks 23rd in the NFL in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 1 pick while losing 1 fumble and they have earned 52 1st downs.
The Chargers are conceding 26.0 PPG, which puts them in 24th in the NFL. They have conceded 7 touchdowns through the air and 299.8 yards per game, which has them in 32nd in football. Los Angeles has allowed a total of 417 yards on the ground (104.3 yards per game) and 5 touchdowns on the ground this season. The Chargers defense taken the field for 275 plays, ranking them 3rd in the league. Their defense has earned 7 takeaways (4 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions) so far this season. This year, they have conceded 104 total points.
Who will win tonight’s Cowboys/Chargers NFL game against the spread?
The Pick: Take the Cowboys -2
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